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ma·ple
 maple
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- pronunciation:
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| definition 1: |
A maple is a kind of tree. There are many maples in the United States and Canada. In the fall, the leaves of maple trees change from green to yellow, orange, or red. The wood of a maple is strong and hard, and it is used to make things like furniture and floors for homes.
The leaf of the maple has an interesting shape that is different from the leaves of other trees. You can see the shape of the leaf on the flag of Canada.
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Maple is the wood of maple trees.
Maple was used to make these floors. |
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